BMW Car Club of America

09/16/2026

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to introduce Tina Leone as the new Executive Director of the BMW Car Club of America.

The Board undertook a deliberate and thorough search for the right person to lead BMW CCA at this stage of the organization's development. In Tina, we found a candidate whose background is well suited to the club's needs and growth strategy. She is a longtime BMW CCA member and Club Racer who brings a career as a nonprofit executive and Certified Public Accountant to the role. Tina understands our community from the inside, and she has the professional experience to lead it responsibly.

Tina will be reaching out directly to members in the months ahead, and we encourage you to engage with her. She has made clear that listening to members is her first priority, and the Board shares that commitment. BMW CCA is strongest when the national organization, our chapters, and the membership are in close communication. We look forward to seeing those relationships strengthened under her leadership.

We ask that you join us in welcoming Tina to this role. We are confident you will find in her a leader who is genuinely invested in this community and will help the club thrive for many years to come.

Jeff Caldwell, President | BMW CCA Board of Directors

09/12/2026

“How much risk do you want to take?”

For BMW CCA member Tom Tang, returning to Pikes Peak meant chasing a sub-10-minute run in his E46 M3, “Ursula” with the news that he’d soon become a father adding weight to that question.

Tang’s new video tells the story of the run and what it means to carry “the right amount of fear.” Watch it here.

“It’s not that you’re fearless, it’s that you carry the right amount of fear,” said Tom Tang in his new video about tackling the legendary Pikes Peak in his E46 M3 racer. “How much risk do you want to take?” Pikes Peak is easily one of the most dangerous races on the planet. The 12.42-...

09/10/2026

The next BMW X5 is saying goodbye to the split tailgate. Will you miss it, or is it time for a change? 👀

09/10/2026

More horsepower than an F80 M3. A rear-drive “Drift Moment” mode on the way. The next BMW M350 is giving enthusiasts plenty to talk about.

How much room is left between an M Performance 3 Series and a full M car? BMW’s claimed acceleration time makes this story even more interesting. 👇

The new G50-generation 3 Series is the most powerful one yet. Well, it is if you don’t count M cars. Which I’m not. When the G50 hits U.S. dealerships, it’ll come with either four or six cylinders, but right now BMW is more concerned with the latter. The top-of-the-range model will be the M350...

09/08/2026

Is really worth it? has the proof 👆

08/27/2026

BMW says younger buyers prefer touchscreens and voice controls because they want things "done quickly." Meanwhile, other manufacturers are bringing buttons back.

So who's reading the market correctly?

Read the full story on BimmerLife and let us know where you stand. Are you team buttons or team touchscreen?

Mercedes is bringing some buttons back to its mostly touchscreen cabins. Volkswagen and Audi are, too. But BMW? Nope. BMW is steadfast in its mission to make you control your car’s interior with everything except buttons, and it’s blaming that on young people. BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawa...

08/26/2026

You don’t need an empty highway to know what the M8 is capable of. Even standing still, there’s a sense of purpose to it. The long hood, wide stance, and subtle aggression all hint at what’s underneath. Then there’s the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. With 617 horsepower in Competition trim, it delivers effortless speed.
 
Finished in BMW Individual Miami Blue, this one makes even more of a statement. It’s the kind of color that suits a grand tourer built to cover long distances just as comfortably as it attacks a back road.
 
The M8, simply put, is an absolute head turner.

08/24/2026

Iconic acoustics, race-proven performance,

Photo: Akrapovic

08/22/2026

Last week, Turn 5 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was ours. Two days of fun, vintage BMW racers on circuit, Bishop family wines, and an up close look at the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. Festorics 2026 is one we will be talking about for a while. What was your favorite part about the event?
 

08/20/2026

Believe it or not, Legends of the Autobahn was already a week ago. A little mist made for an unexpected start to this gathering, but somehow, it only added to the atmosphere.⁠
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Enthusiasts still showed up in droves, bringing together the cars, people, and passion that make this community what it is during Monterey Car Week.⁠
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A special shoutout to and for putting on an incredible live art performance.⁠
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